BMW i8 Seen On The Road

In March, BMW will debut their second “i” model, the progressive hybrid sportscar i8. Ahead of its market launch, several i8 prototypes continued to be …

In March, BMW will debut their second “i” model, the progressive hybrid sportscar i8. Ahead of its market launch, several i8 prototypes continued to be tested around the globe.

The latest real life photos show us the i8 from several angles and in different colors. Spotted here we have the Ionic Silver and Sophisto Grey colors. BMW i8 can be specified in a choice of four colors, three of which have been created exclusively for BMW i. All the paint finishes provide a striking contrast to the black belt.

And, depending on the color chosen, the accent surfaces on the side skirts, at the rear and on the BMW kidney grille surround come in BMW i Blue or Frozen Grey.

BMW i8 uses a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a turbocharged three-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine and BMW eDrive technology in the form of an electric drive system. The 1.5-liter combustion engine develops 170 kW/231 hp and drives the rear wheels of the BMW i8, while the 96 kW/131 hp electric drive sends its power to the front wheels and allows an all-electric range of up to 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).